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    rupert liked post by shooternz On thread : slug and buckshot
    Go to the local scrap dealer and buy lead, wheel weights are not the best for slugs and buckshot too hard and unless you know what to look for a waste of time if you do use WW keep the temperature...
    Liked On: 30-07-2020, 06:02 PM
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    rupert liked post by uk_exile On thread : A tale of many lessons
    Should have typed this up a while ago but better late than never. Newbie hunter and I’ve had my FAL and T3X 7mmRM for 18mths. In the past I’ve a done a few multisport and adventure races including...
    Liked On: 23-07-2020, 12:58 PM
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    rupert liked post by veitnamcam On thread : Andrew boots,a review.
    Andrew Antelao. These are not a hunting/tramping boot they are a safety boot. I bought these boots with my own money for work, my work is general engineering and these boots are not designed...
    Liked On: 23-07-2020, 12:37 PM
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    rupert liked post by von tempsky fan On thread : Sharpening a D2 knife blade: some photos, observations, and opinions
    Cedric and ada on you tube definitely has the best steel testing regime for edge retention. Definitely worth looking up your favorite steel there. Here's his list in order from best to worst ...
    Liked On: 05-06-2020, 01:09 PM
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    rupert liked post by Tahr On thread : Sharpening a D2 knife blade: some photos, observations, and opinions
    3V the best for all round features But just a lilt bit difficult to sharpen - but easier than D2. A2 is a well balanced steel. Not the edge holding of 3V but still pretty good. And for a real...
    Liked On: 04-06-2020, 03:06 AM
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    rupert liked post by Kiwi Sapper On thread : First time reloading lead projectiles. Some Issues, help
    @ZQLewis (https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/member.php?u=7454) You can download a FREE PDF format file copy of the "Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook Third Edition" from here ...
    Liked On: 03-06-2020, 01:29 PM
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    rupert liked post by Pommy On thread : Reloading the .223r to low velocity
    Putting on the ADI salesman hat for a second... I use AP100. It's normally used in pistol cartridges which is makes a lot of folk nervous. About 11gr will give roughly 2400ft/s with a 55gr bullet and...
    Liked On: 27-05-2020, 10:14 PM
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    rupert liked post by GWH On thread : Reloading the .223r to low velocity
    Yep ive downloaded 223 55gr to around 2100 fps very accurately using 14gr of IMR 4198. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200526/80491767500ad3a6fda50d7ca42613b9.jpg
    Liked On: 27-05-2020, 10:11 PM
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    rupert liked post by grandpamac On thread : Federal brass primer pockets??
    Greetings Again, I think I may have spotted the problem. Your barrel is 6 inches shorter than the test barrels so 25 to 30 fps loss per inch works out to 150 to 180 fps. Add this to your 2,850 feet...
    Liked On: 27-05-2020, 09:58 PM
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    rupert liked post by LBD On thread : Steel/Copper wool for rust
    140964 No not really... copper on aluminium is a problem, especially in the presence of an electrolyte... sea water, lemon juice, salts, bleaches and perspiration etc Copper on stainless will...
    Liked On: 27-05-2020, 07:02 PM
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    rupert liked post by Puffin On thread : Sharpening a D2 knife blade: some photos, observations, and opinions
    Sharpening a D2 knife blade: some photos, observations, and opinions I ended up with a couple of small chips out of the edge of my re-handled Spyderco Junction after my post-lockdown trip. The...
    Liked On: 22-05-2020, 11:46 AM
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    rupert liked post by kiwi-adam On thread : Howa Mini Action Chassis Options / Weights / Prices
    Hey Guys, Been collecting data and prices on options for a while whilst building my Howa Mini 6.5 Grendel. Thought, I may as well share it, as I know the Howa Mini is becoming more and more...
    Liked On: 21-05-2020, 09:30 PM
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    rupert liked post by Remmodel7 On thread : Project Howa mini carbon chassis
    So I thought I would give it a crack. In still in the early stages yet with lock down it's been bloody tricky getting hold of parts. Got a lot of stuff ordered but waiting to be delivered. I'm...
    Liked On: 14-05-2020, 12:34 AM
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    rupert liked post by Flyblown On thread : Sierra & Hornady bullet sections
    Following on from some recent threads with Q&A on some of the common bullets we use, I thought I'd have another look at the comparative construction using sections, some we've done ourselves (thanks...
    Liked On: 06-05-2020, 04:00 PM
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    rupert liked post by Tentman On thread : Belmont rifle powder 763
    Pommy's suggested search raised this site The Ballistic Assistant (http://www.theballisticassistant.com/) which is worth a look if you're interested in propellants etc
    Liked On: 29-04-2020, 10:21 AM
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